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Ampelopsis cordata
Also Known As
- Heartleaf Ampelopsis
- Heartleaf Peppervine
- Porcelain Berry
- Possum Grape
- Raccoon Grape
Plant type
vine
size
- H: 12'-36'
- W: 3'-36'
planting zones
- 6a-10a
Ampelopsis cordata plant details
Ampelopsis cordata is a broadleaf deciduous vine with green foliage. In spring chartreuse and green flowers emerge followed by blue, orange, pink, purple and red fruit. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Ampelopsis cordata
- Plant type: vine
- Plant family: vitaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 3 FT - 36 FT - wide, 12 FT - 36 FT - tall
- Flowers: chartreuse and green blooms in spring
- Uses: fall color
GROWING CONDITIONS for Ampelopsis cordata
- USDA Zones: 6a - 10a
- Sun exposure: sun - shade
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: heat and humidity
- Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Forestfarm
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How to Grow Ampelopsis cordata
Sun Exposure
- sun - shade
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- clay
- acidic
- alkaline
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- chartreuse
- green
Wildlife
- birds
- bees
Fruit
- pink
- red
- orange
- blue
- purple
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Ampelopsis for your garden
aka Ampelopsis brevipedunculata 'Elegans', Variegated Porcelain Berry, Variegated Porcelain Vine
Plant Type
Perennial, Vine
Zones
6a-10b
Size
Height: 10'-20'
Width: 10'-20'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Ampelopsis brevipedunculata, Vitis heterophylla, Porcelain Berry Vine
Plant Type
Perennial, Vine
Zones
6a-10b
Size
Height: 10'-30'
Width: 10'-30'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Monkshood Vine
Plant Type
Vine
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 10'-30'
Width: 6'-30'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular - occasional
aka Ampelopsis serjaniifolia, Paullinia japonica, Vitis serjaniifolia, Japanese Pepper Vine
Plant Type
Vine
Zones
7a-9b
Size
Height: 8'-30'
Width: 3'-30'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Ampelopsis brevipedunculata var. maximowiczii, Ampelopsis heterophylla, Cutleaf Grape, Porcelain Vine
Plant Type
Perennial, Vine
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 8'-15'
Width: 2'-15'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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